Case Number: 7434
Zahradnik, Joseph - Age 34 - Shot to death in the kitchen of his home, 943 W. 18th St., by West Park Police Officer Robert A. Sheehan, who was exonerated by the Coroner 5/10/24. Coroner rendered a verdict of "Accidental Shooting." 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 8, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 8, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 943 W. 18th st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in kitchen of victim's home at 943 W. 18th st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in kitchen of victim's home at 943 W. 18th st. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Zahradanik, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Other |
Defendant
| Name | Sheehan, Robert A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 10, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
